HBA, together with our partner organisation, Herts Schools Badminton Association (HSBA), promote the game of badminton for players of all ages and organise matches and tournaments within our county.

We comprise some 1500 members in 75 clubs, of which 14 are junior, affiliated to HBA (and BE). There are also some 80 coaches who coach individuals, in schools, clubs and our squads. Most, if not all our coaches, in spite of having spent their own time and money qualifying, spend some considerable amounts of their time coaching free of charge. This may be to help juniors, or adults, of all abilities, get started or to improve their game.Vision

We believe that our sport is enjoyable but it can also help reduce ill-health caused by insufficient activity and improve social cohesion through playing with partners and in teams and clubs. The social cohesion can of course help reduce teenage antisocial behaviour.Development

We have a development strategy which is progressed through the Badminton Herts Development Committee which comprises members of HSBA, Herts Badminton Development Officer, the Regional Development Manager of BE, a representative of Herts Schools Partnership, Schools Sport Development Managers, Herts District Sports Development Officers and us. The reports of this committee can be found on the appropriate page of our website.The success of our development strategies is evident in the increase in numbers of people playing badminton in Herts and the year on year increases of club members for 12 years - and the numbers of our clubs.All of the development, of course, costs money. For example, a racket or a tube of plastic shuttles for use in taster sessions in a school or sports centre costs about £6 and can be reused many times; a coach to go into school on a regular basis costs about £20/hour.Some funding we are able to obtain from government funding streams but much of the development depends on voluntary contributions – in particular to our Voluntary Development Fund.Are you able to Help?If you are able to give a little time then please contact me.If you are able to help us through a contribution to our Voluntary Development Fund, however small, please send any cheques, made payable to “ HBA Voluntary Development Fund”, to:Dave Bartlett, HBA Development Coordinator

All badminton clubs, leagues and county badminton associations will need to be compliant with these EU regulations by 25 May this year. BE Head Office are preparing advisory documents and they will become available on their Governance

webpage over the coming weeks.

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MasterStrokes Badminton Coaching - Starting 22 April

Returning to the sport after some time out?

A social player looking to play competitively?A regular player looking to make improvements to your game?An older junior looking to step up to a senior club?Come and join us!·Sessions led by qualified and experienced coaches·A mixture of coaching and games·For those looking to take their game on to the next levelWhen: Sundays 7-9pm: Starting 22 April Where: Hertfordshire Sports Village (HSV) Cost: £10 per night (pay on the night)Interested? Email msbcoachingl@gmail.com or call 07899 726909 to register

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Wimbledon Summer Team Tournament 21st & 22nd July 2018

One of the best team tournaments in the badminton calendar is back in 2018 at the Wimbledon Racquets & Fitness Club.

The Wimbledon Summer Team tournament has been going for over 10 years and in that time has gone from strength to strength. It's a fabulous competitive and fun

Team event but also a fantastic social event on the Saturday night with disco, BBQ and fancy dress.

Anyone who has played Gold or Silver Senior events, or has represented their county at Senior Level or is a Division 1, 2 club player would be eligible and enjoy this event.

Each team consists of three men and three women ranked one to three. Each team will play a minimum of five hybrid matches over the two days. A hybrid match consists of 9 rubbers ( 1 game to 21), 3 men's doubles, 3 women's doubles and 3 mixed.

Entry fee of £44 per player (£264 per team) is great value as it includes all the weekends badminton, party pass to disco and BBQ (which is great food) and a free Tournament Shirt. Cash prizes are available for at least first and second placed teams plus other prizes available.

If you are interested or want to find out more, please find attached link to the entry form

or please contact the tournament organiser Tracy Dineen Tracy.Dineen@gmail.com. Places are limited and this is a popular event so don't delay!!